(JUBA) – The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) held its Ordinary Board of Directors meeting in Juba to review progress made during the first quarter of the 2025 – 2026 fiscal year. The session, chaired by Board Chairperson Mr Stephen Dhieu Dau, marked a key step in the Authority’s ongoing efforts to reform tax administration, strengthen legal frameworks, and enhance digital systems for efficient revenue collection.
Mr Dhieu said the meeting came at a defining moment for the country’s economic path, noting that ongoing reforms in tax legislation and digital transformation are helping to secure South Sudan’s financial independence.
“The reforms underway within the SSRA are not only reshaping our revenue systems but also reinforcing the very foundation of South Sudan’s financial independence,” he stated.
The Board’s discussions covered major agenda items, including first quarter revenue performance, legal and regulatory reviews, frameworks for the Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Tax Policy Center (TPC), implementation of the Integrated Revenue Management System (IRMS), and the operationalisation of the South Sudan Institute for Revenue Administration (SSIRA).
The initiatives aim to modernise revenue collection, improve compliance, and promote institutional capacity across the country. Once fully operational, the IRMS is expected to streamline tax processes and improve transparency, while SSIRA will serve as a training and research hub for revenue officers and policy experts.
Mr Dhieu praised Commissioner General Hon Simon Akuei Deng and his management team for their commitment to implementing the Authority’s reforms, which he said are vital for strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and reducing dependence on external aid.
The SSRA’s first quarter report showed continued progress in tax collection, driven by improvements in compliance monitoring and technology adoption. With the new systems, the Authority aims to expand its tax base and ensure reliable, predictable revenue flows to fund national priorities.
SSRA Meeting Sets Direction for Fiscal Year 2025–26
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Event | SSRA Ordinary Board of Directors Meeting (Q1 FY2025–2026) |
| Date & Venue | 24 October 2024, Juba |
| Chairperson | Mr Stephen Dhieu Dau |
| Main Agendas | Q1 Revenue Review, Legal Frameworks, VAT & TPC Frameworks, IRMS Implementation, SSIRA Operationalisation |
| Main Outcome | Progress review and reinforcement of reform agenda |
| Exchange Rate Used | 1 USD = 7,100 SSP |
| Economic Focus | Domestic revenue growth, digital tax systems, institutional strengthening |
| Commissioner General | Hon Simon Akuei Deng |
